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Southington, Connecticut

Located in Hartford County, Connecticut, Southington was founded in 1779. Annual Apple Harvest Festival is a beloved fall tradition. Farmington Canal Heritage Trail runs through town.
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Founded 1779 | Population 44,000 | Peak 44,000 (2024) | County Hartford County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Southington, Connecticut

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1779 Founded: Southington was founded as a railroad town in Hartford County.
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1829 Economic Development: Southington grew through the automobile industry.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Southington's character and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Southington continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Southington

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Complete Historical Timeline

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Did You Know?

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Annual Apple Harvest Festival is a beloved fall tradition.
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Farmington Canal Heritage Trail runs through town.
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Between Hartford and Waterbury.
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Southington is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
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Southington was founded in 1779.

Famous People from Southington, Connecticut

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Edward Robinson
Translator, Geographer · Born Apr 10, 1794 · Died Jan 27, 1863 (age 68)
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Lisa Robin Kelly
Actor, Television Actor · Born Mar 5, 1970 · Died Aug 15, 2013 (age 43)
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Albert Hull
Physicist, Inventor · Born Apr 19, 1880 · Died Jan 22, 1966 (age 85)
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Alwin Nikolais
Composer, Conductor · Born Nov 25, 1910 · Died May 8, 1993 (age 82)

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